Celkon A89
#8212
Sony Xperia tipo
#8237Category Breakdown
Celkon A89
Sony Xperia tipo
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Celkon A89 and Sony Xperia tipo both feature TFT displays with similar resolutions, but the Xperia tipo has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch screen compared to the A89's 3.5 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia tipo is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 512MB RAM, providing a more capable experience than the A89, which lacks RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia tipo supports video recording at 480p, while the A89 does not specify video quality.
- The Xperia tipo has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the A89's 1400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A89 runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), whereas the Xperia tipo operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A89
Sony Xperia tipo
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
N/A
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes